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Katy, TX 77450 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Vanguard Academy Katy
- licensed capacity
- 116
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Vanguard Academy Katy
Vanguard Academy Katy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 11, 2021, for up to 116 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vanguard Academy Katy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Vanguard Academy Katy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1714383
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following procedures: Communication How staff will evacuate and relocate with essential documentation. How staff will continue to care for children until each child has been released. How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection, A caregiver was observed in the classroom with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present. The caregiver did leave the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was only 8 children in the classroom and there was 9 children present.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was only 14 children and there was 16 children present.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was observed leaving the classroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was 10 children and there was only 8 children present.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation has not reported a qualifed center director within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
- Jun 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There is no loose fill surfacing material installed to the outside play area.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“2 out of 8 staff files evalauted did not contain proof of education that has been translated into english.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver with a pending background check was present in the Toddler 2 classroom and had access to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
Jan 6, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The transportation vehicle used to transport children to and from school does to not have a first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregivers record reviewed is missing 12 annual training hours. Another caregivers record reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation has not certified annually the recall item list. Date of last certification was on 11/21/2021. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vehicle used to transport the children to and from school does not have a child safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The Director does not have current first aid training. The training expired on 8/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The Director does not have current cpr training. The training expired on 8/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The transportation vehicle that is used to transport the children to and from school does not have a fire extinguisher.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
Dec 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“A caregiver responsible for a group of 7 children between the ages of 3y and 4y did not have 1 child signed in on the attendance sheet. A caregiver responsible for a group of 9 children between the ages of 2y and 3y did not have 4 children signed in on the attendance sheet. A caregiver responsible for a group of 5 children age 1 years old did not sign 1 child out on the attendance sheet. The child had transitioned to another classroom for the day. A caregiver responsible for a group of 4 children between the ages of 4y and 7y did not have 4 children signed in on the attendance sheet. Note: All caregivers signed the children in on the attendance sheets during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“A cargiver responsible for 4 children between the ages of 4y and 7y did not state the correct number of children currently present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there were 5 children currently present when asked.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
Nov 17, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During this investigation, it was determined the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk. A two-year old child was left unsupervised on the operation's playground.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not maintain supervision when a two-year-old child was left outside on the operation's playground. The child was found by another caregiver which brought the child to their classroom and to inform the teachers the child was left alone on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022
Jun 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency. During the follow-up inspection conducted, corrections had not been made.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
May 25, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
“A caregiver in the infant room did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver in the infant room did not sanitize the diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants who are not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation failed to provided documentation of the 2021 emergency practices form by compliance date of 5/27/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Three of four staff files reviewed are missing completion of orientation training.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two of four staff files reviewed were missing an affidavit from their files.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“A child's record was missing the emergency contact information from their admission form.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
- May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding them preventing a child from leaving out a gate on their outside playground without permission or supervision from a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not put specific measures in place for a child that the operation was aware needed more supervision than usual, to prevent a child from being at risk of harm or danger.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not report the incident of a child exiting an outdoor playground gate that placed the child at risk of serious harm and danger, no later than two days after incident occurring.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
- Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“Four of the children in care was transported without parent s names, parent's telephone numbers, emergency telephone numbers for them in the transportation binder.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“The operation allowed a driver to transport children prior to him completing the required two hours of transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest a child was not securely restrained in a safety belt while being transported by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed a caregiver to transport children in care before submitting and receiving an eligible background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Eight of the children in care was transported without emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms being in the transportation binder.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
Nov 22, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“All of the operations fire drills for 2021 is more than 3 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Inside the schoolers classroom there is 1 missing ceiling tile, 1 torn ceiling tile with partial water damage.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did no have for review the annual CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) certification. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted the certification.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation have not conducted any Sheltering drills for severe weather for the year.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation did not have for review a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Operation did not have posted a current employee list. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted a copy of the current employee list.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection posted. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted a copy of the most recent licensing inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The operation did not have in the transportation binder emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and the parent's names for each child being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Vanguard Academy Katy
Is Vanguard Academy Katy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 11, 2021.
When was Vanguard Academy Katy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vanguard Academy Katy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Vanguard Academy Katy care for?
116, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Vanguard Academy Katy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vanguard Academy Katy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Vanguard Academy Katy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 257-4770 to ask.
What is Vanguard Academy Katy's phone number?
(346) 257-4770.
Where is Vanguard Academy Katy?
21950 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450. The nearest other daycare we list is West Kingsland KinderCare, 0.2 miles away.